The Pilgrim High School’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on Feb. 2 was extraordinary. The opening remarks by Mayor Avedisian and Principal Marie Cote were warm memories of past years and well received by the capacity audience.

The orchestra led by Chris Pratt, the chorus led by Jackie Sores and the actors on stage brought back the decades through beautiful music and skits. The 160-plus students, plus all others involved, were so wonderful in their presentations that the standing ovation and bravos made it a proud and appreciative climax.

My heartfelt thanks to this outstanding school, and I look forward to their 100th anniversary with anticipation.